YOUTH SERVICES

Join the WIOA Youth Program: Where Your Future Begins!

Are you ready to unlock a world of opportunities? The WIOA Youth Program is here to turn your career and educational dreams into reality. Our year-round program is tailored just for you, offering:

Personalized Success Plans

We craft a unique strategy for each participant, focusing on your educational and employment ambitions, ensuring a path filled with exciting outcomes.

Skill & Life Mastery

Enhance your educational skills, employability, and life smarts. We're all about making you a pro in what you love!

Real-World Connections

Get a sneak peek into the working world with employer connections, job shadowing, and work experiences that are more than just a resume filler.

Educational and Training Adventures

Dive into postsecondary education and training opportunities that lead to awesome credentials in high-demand careers.

Leadership and
Teamwork

Develop killer leadership skills through community service and activities that build your decision-making, teamwork, and social responsibility.

Financial and Entrepreneurial Skills

We craft a unique strategy for each participant, focusing on your educational and employment ambitions, ensuring a path filled with exciting outcomes.

For more details, send an online inquiry. Our team will connect with you soon!

Program Eligibility

Who is eligible for the WIOA Youth Program? Individuals, ages 16-24, that meet one or more of the following circumstances:

School dropouts

Not currently in school and within compulsory school attendance age

High school grads who are low income and need extra skills support

Pregnant or parenting

Homeless or in foster care

Individuals in the juvenile or adult justice system

Low-income individuals needing help with education or employment

Individuals with disabilities

Contact Our Youth Career Specialists Today!

Let’s embark on this journey together and shape your bright future!

McMinn & Meigs Counties :

Patrinka Eaves, Youth Career Specialist
(423) 252-5055

Hamilton County :

Cody Cienkus, Youth Career Specialist
(423) 541-9698  

Bradley & Polk Counties :

Megan Gentry, Youth Career Specialist
(423) 790-5552

Rhea & Bledsoe Counties :

JaShay Locke, Youth Career Specialist
(423) 570-1107

Marion & Sequatchie Counties :

Rhonda VanOteghem, Youth Career Specialist
(423) 541-9226

Grundy County :

Sandra Meeks, Youth Career Specialist
(423) 592-0883

Or complete our online form:

This project is funded under an agreement with the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. TDD/TTY TN Relay 711. 

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